Monday, May 31, 2010

Stawberry pickin'

My friend Cheryl and I have wanted to take our kids to a u-pick strawberry farm this spring. We found one that was somewhat close and made the journey late last week. It was a hot one but we were able to pick our 23 and 27 pounds worth fairly quickly. The kids enjoyed eating, I mean picking strawberries.

Brayden and Grace heading to the strawberry fields. Madeline was a champion picker, all that blueberry picking at her grandmother's farm gave her and unfair advantage!

Brenna at work. Madeline and Brenna with some of the berries we picked. The kids had a great time, even with the heat!

The outcome. So far I've made 8 pints of jam, 1 strawberry shortcake, 1 strawberry pie, berries on ice cream and pancakes and a fruit pizza, and still plenty of strawberries! I think a strawberry cheesecake and strawberry daiquiris are in order.....YUMMMMMMM!

About this blog.

I feel like I should have been born in the pioneer days but here I sit, smack dab in the middle of the 21st century. Thankfully I have a husband of 14 years and kids, ages 8 and 7 who share this crazy journey called life with me. Follow us as we go outdoors and indoors and continue our adventures in subsistance and natural living. Join us as we try to just plain slow down and find the joy and beauty in our world.